Alcohol Consumption Can Cause Damaging Effects On Your Sperm Production

A romantic dinner accompanied by a fine bottle of wine is the best way to make up with your partner, who is upset with you. However, men could think twice before taking another shot. Alcohol can adversely affect your sperm count.

According to the recent report produced by Mayo Clinic, only 50-70 % of a man's sperms are vigorous enough to fertilize the ovum. When alcohol effect is added to them, this percentage lowers down to 20 to 30 %.

Stopped erection

Myth

It is a myth among men that alcohol consumption increases their performance on bed. It is your active mind and body that improves your sexual performance.

Truth

The truth is just the opposite. Being a depressant, high consumption of alcohol prevents erection.

It is a myth among people that alcohol consumption increases the testosterone level in them. This means better sexual arousal.

Truth

Survey conducted by Mayo Clinic proves that alcohol interferes with the testosterone production. It is also known to cause hypogonadism.

Reason and results

Alcohol might interrupt the brain message, which can reduce the production of testosterone. This can further lead to various medical problems like decreased prostate and muscle function, altered immune function, accelerated osteoporosis, and anemia. All these problems are directly related to fewer or unhealthy sperms.

Poor sperm development and movement

Myth

It is a false thinking of people, that excess use of alcohol increases sperm motility needed for conception.

Alcohol is toxic to testis and hinders sperm development, which eventually leads to lowered motility.

Reason and results

Alcohol lowers the production of vitamin A. It also lowers the absorption of zinc. Both of these are vital for sperm growth. Poor growth leads to non-functional or unhealthy sperms.

Moreover, the tail of sperm needs potassium and zinc for development. Alcohol affects their absorption leading to poor tail development of sperms. Tails of sperm are the essential part for their movement. You cannot expect conception, without movement.

Physical and sexual disorders

Myth

Alcoholism is often thought to make a man attractive.

Truth

Alcoholism, especially on long-term is known to cause some serious physical differences including:

Enlargement of chest

Pus spots and red bumps on the face or the body

Withering of testicles

Loss of hair from body

Exacerbate skin disorders

These diseases affect sperm production, development and movement in one or other way.

Reason and results

All these disorders eventually lead to unattractive personality. Surveys conducted by Popsugar Moms have proved that unattractiveness leads to lower number of copulations. This means lowered pregnancies.

Conclusion

It is rightly said that excess is dangerous. Alcohol taken in less quantity, which is one glass a day, has good effects on you. The effects changes from one brand to another. It is better to take good quality alcohol to remain safe.